Experience

Central DeWitt Community School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Wrestling Coach

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Responsible for the overall operation of the wrestling program in the Central DeWitt Community School District in accordance with district, IHSAA and WaMaC rules and regulations. Primary coaching responsibility of the varsity team but also work closely with all levels of the program (Youth, Middle School, JV and Varsity). Commit to a philosophy of providing a structured, developmentally appropriate, increasingly competitive and dignified program for youth through varsity. Foster an interscholastic wrestling program as a part of the total school program and as essential to the social, emotional and intellectual development of student-athletes. Exemplify high moral character, behavior and leadership, adhering to strong ethical and integrity standards. Show less

• K-12 Instructional Coach

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Participate in grade level team meetings, observe classrooms to provide non-evaluative feedback, co-teach/co-plan lessons, lead the development and implementation of Iowa Core and MTSS (Muli-Tiered System of Support/RTI). Engage in detailed discussion with teachers regarding the areas in which they desire to improve and build work plans to achieve related goals. Coordinate instructional coaching activities related to training and professional development, including collaborating with area education agency where appropriate. Integrate technology within all facets of the work and position. Show less

• High School Social Studies Teacher

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2015

  Manage mixed-ability classroom and assume all associated responsibilities including daily lessons, communication with parents, and student assessment.Utilize a 1-to-1 classroom environment designing and implementing a technologically diverse curriculum focused on student engagement and meeting the academic expectations of Iowa Core Standards.Collaborate with departmental colleagues in order to maintain clear communication and establish uniform set of expectations.Maximize professional development time for development and refinement of lessons via data-driven evaluations.Act as mentor to specifically selected struggling-learners on a daily basis to ensure social and academic success. Show less



Lake Forest Country Day School

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Upper School Social Studies Teacher

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2009

  Managed mixed-ability classroom and assumed all associated responsibilities including daily lessons, communication with parents, and student assessment. Designed and implemented a student-centered curriculum to foster engagement, comprehension, and achievement. Pioneered a student government program to stimulate positive student leadership within the greater school community. Collaborated with colleagues on a grade-level, inter-curricular team to ensure consistent communication across subject matters. Show less